English adjective: opprobrious | |||
1. | opprobrious expressing offensive reproach | ||
Synonyms | abusive, scurrilous | ||
Similar | offensive | ||
Antonyms | inoffensive, unoffending | ||
2. | opprobrious (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame | ||
Samples | Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands. An ignominious retreat. Inglorious defeat. An opprobrious monument to human greed. A shameful display of cowardice. | ||
Synonyms | black, disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, shameful | ||
Similar | dishonorable, dishonourable | ||
Antonyms | honourable, honorable | ||